How Many Guys Have You Dated?

Have you dolls read the “85 Things We’re Loving About Men & Sex Now” article in the latest issue (p. 300)? It’s filled with a lot of juicy nuggets. While I was soaking up all of the info, I couldn’t stop thinking about how each guy out there makes for a totally different dating experience. We’ve talked about how many guys you’ve slept with and how many guys you’ve kissed. But the question remains: How many guys have you dated?!

My number is embarrassing low. I’ve had one- (sometimes two-) hit wonder dates with lots of guys. But, as far as honest-to-goodness boyfriends go, Dan is my one and only! Ryan has a smidge more experience than me here—he’s had two official girlfriends.

My family never understood why I didn't have more serious relationships. When I first moved to New York City, my mom would call me on the phone, and as soon as dating came up, she would say, "You can’t find one guy in the entire city that you like enough to see more than a couple times?” This one-liner quickly became a joke in my fam.

Meanwhile, my grandma—who just celebrated her 80th birthday—had so many fellas knocking on her door back in the day, my sister and I can never keep up with all of the stories. (One involved engagement pictures on a motorcycle! In the end, she traded Harley Guy in for my grandpa—an excellent move!)

If my grandma and I are any indication, guys definitely prefer blonds. Everyone (everyone!) adores my grandma, but the male folk have always been particularly fond of her. Who can blame them, she's beautiful!

Have you dated a lot of (incredibly lucky) guys? How many boyfriends have you had? Does your family think your number is too low (or too high)? I can’t wait to hear!